Brant Clark and Shane Robinson: two lives cut short by cannabis-induced psychosis, revealing the devastating toll of marijuana's underestimated mental health risks. Their stories underscore the urgent need for awareness and caution in light of increasing marijuana use among younger ...
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Nearly all college students who use e-cigarettes (95%) also use other substances. The substances most often reported were marijuana, alcohol and tobacco
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This year's theme, "The evidence is clear: Invest in prevention," emphasizes the need for drug policies rooted in science, respect for human rights. The World Drug Report also released today, emphasizing continued international collaboration to prevent drug abuse.
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Supportive care empowers women to take control of their health and lives, and programs that offer a non-judgmental approach and focus on long-term recovery help women build resilience, self-esteem, and the skills needed to maintain sobriety.
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Join Dr. Roneet Lev, an expert in emergency and addiction medicine, as she takes you on a journey through real-life case reports from the emergency department, including cases involving pregnant patients.
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A recent study found that this popular social media had a marked increase in content promoting e-cigarettes, including illegal sales to underage users.
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Research studies have long suggested a potential link between marijuana use and psychotic disorders. A recent study conducted by McDonald et al., uncovered that these associations not only exist but are much stronger than anticipated.
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A groundbreaking study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024, unveiled disturbing findings relating to the impacts of marijuana use by pregnant mothers.
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A new study recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates that smoking, vaping or eating marijuana is linked to a significantly higher risk of heart attack or stroke, even if the person had no existing heart ...
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Marijuana use during breastfeeding poses risks that every nursing mother should be aware of and is a subject of growing concern among healthcare professionals.
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